Questions that have appeared at Atlassian for an engineering (Behavioral) interview.

1. Teamwork and Collaboration

Question: Can you describe a time when you had to collaborate with a difficult team member? How did you handle it?

Question: How have you handled a situation where your team was not agreeing with your ideas or decisions?

Question: Can you share an experience where you had to adjust your communication style to work effectively with a team?

2. Problem Solving

Question: Describe a complex problem you faced in your previous role. How did you approach solving it?

Question: Can you tell us about a time when you had to make a difficult decision that required careful thought and consideration?

Question: Have you ever been in a situation where you didn't have all the information you needed to complete a task? How did you handle it?

3. Leadership

Question: Can you provide an example of a time when you had to lead a project or team under tight deadline?

Question: How do you motivate your team members in a challenging project?

Question: Can you tell us about a time when you had to manage a conflict within your team? How did you resolve it?

4. Adaptability

Question: Describe a situation where you had to adapt to significant changes that you had no control over.

Question: How do you handle pressure or stressful situations at work?

Question: Can you share an experience where you had to learn a new technology or tool quickly in order to meet a project deadline?